Guest Jeff 1952 Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 This past Tuesday, May 3, Mike and Nancy Book; BCA President Brian Clark and I flew over to Allentown and spent the day with 50 or so folks who will be touching the 50th Anniversary Buick Celebration. For many, it was our first face to face as we walked through each and every hour from our arrival for set up on Monday morning, July 25 until/through our departure on Sunday, July 31. It is a daunting task to plan for so many from so far away! First, we are now able to offer a baseball ticket opportunity for the Tuesday evening baseball game at Iron Pigs, across the street from the show field. Buicks at the Ballpark • Tuesday, July 26th, 2016 C’mon out and enjoy America’s favorite past-time! The Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs have invited the Buick Club of America to their baseball game on Tuesday night, July 26. The Iron Pigs are a AAA level professional minor league team. The game starts at 7:05 pm, and prior to the start of the game the BCA has been invited to bring some Buicks representing various decades and models to do a “parade lap” around the ball field. The first 100 people to sign up for attending the game will receive a FREE ticket to the game. All signing up after that would have a $10.00 per ticket cost, but with that ticket you receive $2.00 complimentary towards your food and beverages at the game! Arriving early and looking for something to do??? What could be more fun than getting together with Buick friends and having a ballpark hot dog, peanuts and a beverage while watching a baseball game?? To sign up, contact the Buick Club Office at 614-472-3939 or buickcluboffice@aol.com. Second, we passed another milestone as we reached our 500th (actually 505) car registration. We are up to 1104 attendees; 655 at the BCA Banquet; 353 at the BHA Banquet; and 147 for our cruise in and picnic at Dorney. There are many surprises that the 50th Anniversary Team has in store for you as you spend the last week of July, celebrating the Spirit of Buick in Allentown, Pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 You guys are doing quite the job. Thanks............Bob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Finally got registered...three more Buicks to add to the list and with 4.5 drivers it should be a reasonable three days. We are just taking in Dorney and the banquet formally. With five of us the tours get a bit out of control so we will do some exploring of the area on our own. I need to remember to talk to the family about the baseball game - the only challenge is that we plan to roll in Tuesday so may be a bit tired for that. Of course with the forum breakfast and a gathering of '29 owners and many other friends to see, I don't think I'll get bored...can't speak for the kids though. It's real now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeff 1952 Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I'll keep everyone updated on Registration and important updates as they develop. When we get towards the first of July, I will go over the "directions" that you will receive in the mail, so that your arrival and movement around Allentown, may be as carefree as practical as possible, for our National celebration. As of last night: 1132 Registrants 512 Buick's 90 Outdoor vendor spaces 27 Indoor vendor spaces 665 BCA Banquet 359 BHA Banquet 147 Dorney Dinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Derek, It will be nice to see you again! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Jeff; I am nearly certain that we will be coming in the '69 Electra, but I have the '56 Roadmaster registered. I want to put some more miles on the "new to me" Electra before we head out to Allentown, when would be the latest that I could, or should change my registered car? Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Agreed Keith. It's been too long. 2008 in Oshawa, or have we encountered each other since? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Question regarding the ball game: Is there an expectation that the BCA group will be sitting together as a group, or scattered around the park? Personally, I'd rather sit as a group even if the seats are poorer as I think it would be an opportunity to socialize a bit. That said, I haven't been to a pro ball game in about 25 years, so don't have a good grasp on what it would look like. At least one of my children have been to the local minor league park, but I haven't made it there yet. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeff 1952 Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 We are trying to wrap up Registration and close it, July 6. After that, you/your car will be assigned a field position by year, as your Celebration parking spot. Please make your change prior, if you so desire. As to the baseball game, I believe the tickets are together in a group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Thanks, Jeff, I will let you know before then. Also, I see some discussion about a baseball game, but there was nothing on the registration form I had about this? Where did I miss it, or was it added later? Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Keith - see post 242 from Jeff regarding details of Buicks at the ballpark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Forum users get first chance, it seems. Good. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Derek, thank you for the info, I did miss that post. Sounds neat, but we are driving in on Wed, so we won't be in town for the game. Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeff 1952 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 If there is anyone out there that wanted to stay at The Sand's Casino in Bethlehem, and has not made their Hotel reservation; they are about to take our block away as zero interest to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeff 1952 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 The Allentown facility now has a formal name: The NB Center for American Automotive Heritage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhclark Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Hey Jeff, do you have an updated list of hotel availability? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeff 1952 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Holiday Inn (formerly the Best Western) Best Western Lehigh Valley Hampton Inn & Suites Bethlehem Hampton Inn Allentown Hilton Garden Inn West Holiday Inn Allentown I-78 Holiday Inn Center City Holiday Inn Express & Suites (Cherry Lane) Holiday Inn Express Airport Homewood Suites Airport Hyatt Place Sand Casino Hotel Towneplace Wingate As of today, these hotels have availability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belvedere Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I'm planning on attending the show at the Bulgari Complex on Saturday. Can you supply an address suitable to do a Mapquest/GPS search please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 It is listed as 808 Fenwick St. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belvedere Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Thanks. Using Mapquest I did a dry-run today and found it. Only a 40 minute drive for me. The venue looks perfect and look forward to seeing Mr. Bulgari's collection as well as the beautiful Buicks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeff 1952 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Registration Update June 2, 2016: 1207 Registrants 539 Beautiful Buicks 83 Trailers (Perhaps we should have trailer judging?) 127 Vendor Spaces 697 BCA Banquet 377 BHA Banquet 152 Dorney Cruise In and Picnic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 i maybe/probably missed it, will there be a separate car corral and is that number of participants included in the "vendor spaces"? Jus curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeff 1952 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeff 1952 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Here are the show field hours currently planned for Allentown: Show Field/ Meet Site Hours: Wednesday, July 27: 7 am - 6 pm Thursday, July 28: 7 am - 6 pm Friday, July 29: 7 am - 6 pm Saturday, July 30: 7 am - 3 pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Does that mean there is no site access after those posted hours? If I left my car there for some reason, can I get back in to retrieve it after those hours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den41Buick Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 What was the largest showing of Buicks at a national show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 3 hours ago, Den41Buick said: What was the largest showing of Buicks at a national show? Flint 2003 had 1703 Buicks if I remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeff 1952 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 The show field will not have 24 hour access. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 To those seeking the comraderie of the after hours parking lot forums, please feel free to come over to the Best Western Leigh Valley for some social time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dawn Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Will the show field have room for 10 X 10 canopies to provide shade from the sun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeff 1952 Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeff 1952 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Hotel Reservations: 30 days out - June 25 - the Buick Club Hotel Block and Special rates will be going away in Allentown. If you have NOT made your reservation, I would suggest you do before the 25th of this month. After that, we cannot guarantee that you will have a place to stay for our 50th Anniversary Celebration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wkillgs Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Hi guys, I'm semi-local to this event, will be bringing my '66 GS. Looking forward to participating in this event! Thought I would share some other events in the area some may be interested in. The Steelstack complex in nearby Bethlehem is next to the Sands Bethlehem Casino/hotel. An arts complex is built at the former Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces, which still stand behind the stage. It really is a fantastic facility. Tours of the blast furnaces are avail: http://www.steelstacks.org/events/tours/ For music fans, there are free outdoor concerts most weekends during the summer: http://www.levittsteelstacks.org/line-up/concerts/ there is also a pay indoor stage. I'm not affiliated with the complex, but I do attend many, many shows there during the season. It really is a gem of the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeff 1952 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Some 50th Anniversary Factoids: Here's the most recent registration numbers as well as an update on the cars by years. 1903-1919 - 13 1920's - 17 1930's - 61 1940's - 64 1950's - 81 1960's - 146 1970's - 86 1980's - 47 1990-2004 - 64 Attendees: 1329 Vendor Spaces: 132 BCA Banquet: 725 BHA Banquet: 400 Dorney Cruise: 160 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxBuicks Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 For those of you without a calculator, that's 579 total cars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 2 hours ago, TxBuicks said: For those of you without a calculator, that's 579 total cars. Long way from the 1000 expected Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxBuicks Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 But still double what you would get at a normal BCA National Meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 And cars may still be registered for another 3+ weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 We can HOPE!! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 579 seems like a good number to me, and a few weeks to go. I'm guessing it will end up around the 700-750 number, but like Ben says, "We can hope", for MORE. Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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